There is an old saying that 'mission begins at home'. While mission
has a universal dimension it also begins at the doorstep of our lives.
In the Gospel Jesus sends his disciples out as missionaries. All of
us are called by Christ to be missionary in our approach to others right
here, right now. Parents live out that call by rearing their children
and trying to form them in their faith. This is no mean task, a challenge
today when Gospel values are in conflict with Celtic tiger values. Another
way of being missionary is by the silent witness of lifestyle: an effective
way of preaching the Gospel. 'Jesus has no hands on earth but yours,
no feet, no eyes but yours.' All of us can be missionaries without having
to leave our neighbour.

Lord, you continue to call us to be your Apostles.
You look into our hearts and do not judge by appearances as we are inclined
to do. Help us to try and imitate your ways.

Mass Times, Confessions, & Adoration as follows:

St. Mary's Church:

Mass:

Mon. Tues. & Wed. 9:30am.

Fri. 8pm. Sat. Vigil Mass 8pm.

Sun. 9am. & 11:30am.

Confessions:

Fri. & Sat. 7 - 7:50pm.

Adoration:

Mon.- Fri. 1:30-3:30pm. in the Oratory in the Day Centre.

St. Michael's Church:

Mass:

Sat. Vigil Mass 7pm.

Sun. 10:30am.

Confessions:

Sat. 6:15pm.

Adoration:

Mon. - Fri. 7:30pm. - 9:30pm.

Oratory, Ballyliffin:

Mass :

Thurs. 7:30pm.

Sun. 10am.

Confessions:

Thurs. 6:45pm.

Adoration:

Mon. - Fri. 7:30pm. - 9:30pm.

Local
Notes

Priest on call: Fr Devlin is on call this week,
tel 76114

Dr on Duty: In emergency tel 76173

Saints of the week:

Friday: St Lawerence of Brindisi.

Saturday: St Mary Magdalene

Lourdes Cards: Lourdes cards will be on sale after
all Masses this weekend. The money raised will help provide the necessary
care and attention required by invalid pilgrims. You are requested to
recite the prayers on the card during the Pilgrimage. Mass will be offered
in Lourdes for the intentions of all members.

Collections: Parish collection last week amounted
to £1,445. Church Restoration Fund amounted to £1, 146.
Thank you for your generosity to both collections.

October Stations - We would appreciate someone
in the following areas to volunteeer to host the October station.

1 Letter / Claggin.

2. Clonmany

3. Tandragee / Binion

4. Gornahinsion /Cloghfin /Tirhoran /Effishmore / Adderville

5. Altahalla / Gortfad

6. Mindoran / Minahaw

7. Ardnacanlon / Ballymacmurty / Tornabratley

Bingo : Snowball £1,000 on 48 numbers or less.
Your support at the parochial bingo is very much appreciated.

Clonmany and Urris Cemeteries: Both cemeteries in Clonmany
and Urris were looking so nice for the blessing of the graves thanks
to our Community Employment workers. We ask everyone to help keep them
like this and please do not leave old wreaths or rubbish in the cemetery.

Just A Thought - This year is not just a 'holy year' way out
there and removed. This year is to be made holy by my participation.
This includes letting go of my past, living the present moment and letting
hope flow through the future.

All Ireland Horse-Shoe Club Championship - We wish good luck
to the teams travelling from Clonmany and Carndonagh to County Laois
this weekend to take part in the All Ireland Horse-Shoe Club Championship
on Sunday.

Community Games: The last finals of the Community Games Sports
Day will take place on Sun. at 2pm. in Finn Vally. Bus leaves the Square
at 12:30pm. sharp. Fare for bus is £2.